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Test your knowledge forthe Washington permit test

The Washington permit test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 80% to pass: 32 correct answers, so you can miss up to 8.

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The Washington permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
40
Score needed to pass
80%32 of 40 correct
Washington practice questions on GetMyPermit
499

What's on the Washington permit test

Every question comes from the Washington driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Washington practice questions cover each one.

  • Rules of the road136
  • The driver license103
  • Safe driving tips87
  • Before you drive77
  • Emergencies51
  • In Shape to Drive36
  • Vehicle licensing9

Washington permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. In parts of Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane counties, most vehicles that are 5–25 years old must:

    • A. Pay double registration fees
    • B. Pass an emissions test every two years
    • C. Be inspected every six months
    • D. Have special plates

    Answer: Pass an emissions test every two years

    It explains that in these counties, most vehicles 5–25 years old must pass an emissions test every two years, even if certified in another state.

  2. 2. If you are involved in a collision where someone is injured or killed, what does the guide say about leaving the scene before police have talked to you and obtained needed information?

    • A. It is allowed if you are in a hurry
    • B. It is recommended
    • C. It is a crime
    • D. It is only a traffic infraction

    Answer: It is a crime

    It states that it is a crime to leave a collision site where your vehicle was involved if there is an injury or death before police have talked to you and obtained the information they need.

  3. 3. A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) can reach speeds of approximately:

    • A. 10–15 mph
    • B. 20–25 mph
    • C. 30–35 mph
    • D. 40–45 mph

    Answer: 20–25 mph

    NEVs are defined as electrically powered, four-wheeled vehicles; a NEV can reach speeds of 20–25 mph.

  4. 4. If unsecured items from your vehicle cause property damage (but not injury or death), what can you be charged with?

    • A. Nothing
    • B. A civil infraction only
    • C. A misdemeanor
    • D. A felony

    Answer: A misdemeanor

    It notes that a driver whose unsecured items cause property damage can be charged with a misdemeanor.

  5. 5. An Occupational/Restricted Driver License (ORL) allows you to drive primarily:

    • A. For recreational trips only
    • B. To work, school, court-ordered services, continuing healthcare, continuing support of a dependent, or employment programs
    • C. Only to the grocery store
    • D. Only for emergencies

    Answer: To work, school, court-ordered services, continuing healthcare, continuing support of a dependent, or employment programs

    The ORL allows driving to work, school, court-ordered services, continuing healthcare, continuing support of a dependent, or employment programs.

  6. 6. When it is hard for you to see ahead (darkness, bad weather, large vehicles), you should:

    • A. Maintain the same following distance
    • B. Increase your following distance
    • C. Follow more closely so you can see their lights
    • D. Turn off your headlights

    Answer: Increase your following distance

    It states that when it is hard for you to see ahead because of darkness, bad weather, or large vehicles, you need to increase your following distance.

  7. 7. During the first 6 months with an intermediate license, how many passengers under 20 are allowed, if they are not immediate family?

    • A. 0
    • B. 1
    • C. 2
    • D. 3

    Answer: 0

    For the first six months, no passenger under 20 is allowed unless they are immediate family.

  8. 8. How must license plates be displayed on most motor vehicles registered in Washington?

    • A. Rear plate only
    • B. Front plate only
    • C. Both front and rear plates, with renewal tabs required only on the rear plate
    • D. Any single plate in the windshield

    Answer: Both front and rear plates, with renewal tabs required only on the rear plate

    It states that license plates must be displayed on both the front and rear of motor vehicles, and renewal month and year tabs are required only on rear plates.

Washington permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Washington permit test?

The Washington permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 40 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Washington permit test?

You need 80% to pass: at least 32 of the 40 questions right, so you can miss up to 8.

What is on the Washington permit test?

Questions come from the Washington driver handbook. The main topics are rules of the road, the driver license, safe driving tips, before you drive and emergencies.

How should I study for the Washington permit test?

Read the Washington driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 499 Washington practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this Washington permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question Washington practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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